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After intense voting by an international panel of judges, Club Figaro announces the 15 hairdressers who are finalists in the Spanish Hairdressing Awards, sponsored by Revlon Professional.The finalists will now appear on stage during Figaro Catwalk and 2017 Spanish Hairdressing Awards ceremony, which takes place in Madrid on 6 November.

The International VISIONARY AWARD has become an important part of the evening and each year the number of global applicants has increased. This year 35 finalists presented in 3 categories: Cut & Colour, Mens and Avante-Garde each showed 1 model. The intricacy and quality of the work shown was highly impressive and it was an almost impossible task for the panel of iconic judges to select.

Which three Afro hair trends are set to dominate in AW16? DANIELLE HILL, Westrow’s Mizani Hair Specialist, reveals the key Afro trends to know for next season.

Soft and fluffyCurls are predominantly soft, fluffy – even slightly frizzy – this season. Stella McCartney’s Pre-Fall 16 collection was showcased by models with short and tousled Seventies’-style hair, with fringes and soft fluffy curls, inspired by ‘rocker curls’. To create curls that are delicate, light and with no hint of any crunch, start with a curl-enhancing shampoo and conditioner that boosts softness.

Disco curlsStella McCartney wasn’t the only designer inspired by the ultimate party era. Topshop Unique and Charlotte Olympia’s A/W16 models were sporting bold, flirty curls, full of body, inspired by Eighties’ club culture and Seventies’ disco.

Wet-look wavesMoschino, Emilio Pucci and Vivienne Westwood were just a few of the many designers this season, embracing a textured, wet-look, finish to hair. Stella’s favourite example of this on Afro hair was at Blumarine, where models’ hair was full of natural texture, but was also very smooth, with sleek waves dominating the style.